September 24, 2017                                                                                                                  
Passage:  Revelation 1:9-20
Speaker:  Bill Knepper
Main Point:  Jesus sent a letter to tell you He has the future in His hands.

I. Jesus wants His church to know what will happen.   (1:9-11)
            A. John is a companion in the trials and triumphs.
            B. John is called to write the prophecy.  (See 1 Kings – RE Elijah)

II. Jesus is leading His church from a position of power.   (1:12-16)
            A. The seven golden lampstands are the churches.
            B. But among the lampstands is the Lord Jesus.

III. Jesus comforts His Own by controlling the future.   (1:17-20)
            A. Fear is replaced with faith.
            B. The church must know what is about to happen.
            C. The message is for those in Christ.